Mrs Pearl Tucker Dies In Hospital
Mrs Pearl Tucker, of East Main Street, Dothan, died yesterday at Dothan Hospital after illness. Funeral today at Brookton Chapel with Rev W M Bush and Rev T W Wilsoe officiating. Burial at Brookton Cemetery. Surviving: husband D Tucker. two sons W L Hors and Barenford Horm, both of Dothan. daughter Mary E Phelps of Montgomery. stepson Dewey W Tucker of Dothan. stepdaughter Mrs Gentle Hudson of Elba. eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named from local professionals and Businessmen.
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Inonu Returns to Ankara as Turkey Faces War
Turkey’s President Inonu arrived in Ankara after a welcoming reception on a special train, greeting diplomats and military leaders. He planned full-day cabinet and party discussions to brief on Cairo decisions, signaling deepening Turkish involvement as war looms.
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Inony
Lawyers lauded for war support in Birmingham
In Birmingham AP report Gen John Mc Weir outlined the Judge Advocate General's War Department efforts expanding to about 1 iy officers. He praised judge advocates serving on every continent and installation, noting legal work for contracts, wartime governance, and military justice. The address, read by Lt Col Allen Husth, highlighted vast legal operations supporting the war effort.
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Turkey Balks at Full War Footing at Conference
London observers say Turkey will delay full belligerent support to the United Nations for months. A Cairo release notes two aides de camp in civilian clothes among Inonu’s entourage, while Turkish officials discuss wartime plans but resist placing Turkey on a complete war footing amid the conference hints of military presence.
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Comtinurd on Page One From Arpogne Front
On the Adriatic front Allied forces push toward Rome after breaching the Muro River crossing. Montgomery reports advances near Meacare and Ortona as weather improves and fighting subsides on the Fifth Army front. Garibaldi forces in Venafro area launch counterattacks but are repelled by American units.
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Frontline shifts feared as Turkish border troops mobilize
Cor respondent reports Turkish units along the border and two German divisions near Bulgaria as Allied invasion talk swirls. Berlin sources suggest the movement could be a distraction for other theaters while Turkey may soon play a larger wartime role. Disturbances in Bulgaria and Gestapo roundups add to regional tension and desertions among Bulgarian troops aligned with guerrilla forces.
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Political clash over voting bill and resignations in 1044 election
In the 1044 Frealdendal election the administration's wet ballot bill faced attacks as Guffey offered resignation amid charges of an unholy alliance between Southerners and Republicans to push a Senate substitute enabling uniform personnel voting. Guffey's resignation, first offered two months ago, was tentatively withdrawn and may be acted on next week. Possible successor names floated among Democrats included O Illinois Honey (D-Wyo.).
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Democratic Benztorial
Byrd
Senate
O'ilahoney
City discusses Army aid for new camp facilities
A city official said Army officials inspected a proposed camp site and may supply water and power equipment. If the city must provide materials, government approval would be needed to purchase and install systems. Army representatives favored Army installation of facilities. US Employment Office officials would not release details as negotiations proceed to bring about 250 Italian war prisoners to work in fertilizer plants and farms.
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Dothan
Torpedo Raid Losses Reported in Pacific Engagements
Fragmented OCR describes air and sea battles in the Pacific theater. It notes ships shot down and crews engaged near Tarawa and Makin islands, with Japanese torpedo bombers downed and Allied counterattacks after raids on the Gilberts.
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Tarawa Atoll
Fragmentary Wage One Continuation Teaser
The legible lines depict a distressed plea about a want movement of destruction and chaos. References to government help and organized horns suggest looming anarchy and brutal reaction shaping a troubled future.
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Hornes
Malcolm discusses Asia war outlook to Dothan High students
In an afternoon address at Dothan High School, Mr. Malcolm spoke on adventures in the Orient and noted Japanese wartime prep. He contrasted U S steel support with Japan’s war plans, warned of renewed conflict in the Pacific, and cited MacArthur toward pursuing the war.
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General Douglas MacArthur
Japanese Losses Reported in Pacific War Update
A Tokyo broadcast tallies Japanese fleet damage and losses in the South Pacific. It cites sunk ships including one battleship two aircraft carriers and multiple cruisers destroyers and submarines. It claims 96 other vessels lost and 144000 U S casualties with 13000 captured.
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Houston County Bus Drivers Meeting At Courthouse
A meeting of Houston County school bus drivers will be held at the courthouse tonight at seven thirty. Solomon Baxter, county superintendent of education, announced routine business matters will be discussed and the attendance of many drivers is earnestly requested.
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Houston County
Solomon Baxter
Promotion of First Lieutenant to Captain
First Lieutenant John W. Wombie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Worble of Slocombe Town, promoted to the rank of captain. Captain Wombie is stationed with the 4th Med. Cl. Co. at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Napier Field Awards Honor Long Service for Civilians
More than five hundred Napier Field employees attended a ceremony in the Field House marking civilian recognition for long service. Awards included 45 silver service ribbons, presented by department heads with Lt Col Oren Cain and Major Harris among speakers. Miss Warble J. Cole of Ozark received a token civilian award as Napier’s first civilian employee.
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Dothan
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Frances Bates Carroll
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Mre
Jes Ate W. O'Rourke
Gled
Charles K. Johnson
Measles Cases Reported Across State Counties
State health data show 240 of 3741 measles cases last year in Houston County. Sixty one of fifty seven counties reported cases. Butler Colbert Jackson Lawrence Perry and Washington had none.
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Unmarried Soldiers Get Most Presents
Private Art Brantle, 30, of Long Island City, distributed over 1,000 Christmas packages from friends and relatives. He notes single soldiers receive more gifts as girls back home support postwar building, with fruit cakes, cigarettes and candy common. Many gifts are practical or unusual, while married men often receive standard items.
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New York Times
Settlement Of Rail Dispute Again Asked
Atlanta AP reports the National Railway Mediation Board sought to start talks on a pending rail dispute between the Atlantic Coast Line and 380 operating trainmen. Railroad and union officials were to be contacted as mediation began. The threatened strike would have halted service and affected about 17,000 employees. Brotherhood vice president E F Omer said the walkout was postponed at the board’s urgent request, with a warning they could reinstate if no factory solution is reached.
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Decision Withheld In Delinquent Case
Judge Sanon FP Poyner of the juvenile court withheld a decision in the case of John de McSwain charged with first degree burglary. The court may reopen to hear additional testimony from both sides as witnesses testified to character while the State, led by Lester Farmer, considered showing McSwain’s incorrigibility if proceedings resume. The case was moved to juvenile court after a grand jury indictment and an affidavit stated the defendant was under age. No definite date was set for further testimony.
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Dothan High Class To Present Comedy
Dothan High junior class presents the comedy “Professor, How Could You” Friday at 7 pm in the Dothan High auditorium. Joint directing by Miss Mary Jo Cook and Miss Flo Fraley announced yesterday. Students are selling tickets and expect a large attendance.
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Explosion at Gulfport plant leaves several dead or burned
Firemen recover charred bodies from a smouldering debris field as seven Negro workers and others suffer injuries after an explosion in the extracting unit. One seriously burned man is hospitalized in Gulfport, with two more mildly hurt.
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Unclear advert title from noisy OCR text
Fragmentary OCR text appears to advertise a tonic or medicine with dubious claims. It mentions men and women, vim, and drug stores but provides no clear product name, dosage, or provenance. The readable bits point to a local Dothan area pharmacy context without verifiable details.
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Mn Drug
County Gets Larger Share Of Gas Tax Distribution
The November gas tax fund distribution shows Houston County increasing its share compared with October. Judge Saxon PF. Poynerwald announced that the monthly total reached 3200 percent versus 9 010 35 for Osber, amid updated allocations and a small rise from the previous month.
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Partisan government claim muddies Middle East theatre
The text notes German forces avoiding direct clashes with Partisan units, while Middle Eastern Command coordinates with allied forces. Michallovic’s reply leaves points unsettled and General Maitland Wilken condemns attacks on cavalrymen as the partisan move to a government under Dr. Ivan Riter with Tito as armed forces chief complicates the scene.
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